Projecting Virginia Tech Football's Depth Chart For VMI Opener

David Cunningham

Managing Editor

September 01, 2026 7

Virginia Tech football opens its 2026 season under the lights on Saturday, Sept. 5, vs. VMI (7:30 p.m. ET, ACC Network).

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HtownHokie September 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM

good article. the D side of our game seems in my mind to be the key to an5, 6 win vs a 7, 8, 9 win season. so why does pic caption preceding DT say: "What kind of impact will Mylachi Williams have playing across from Aycen Stevens? " sounds like Aycen and Mylachi are lining up nose-to-nose, opposing each other. maybe: 'what kind of rush impact will Aycen Stevens and Mylachi Williams impose on opposing offenses?'
VPI4Life September 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM

Agree on DE Williams potential. Wonder long it will be before they make a switch at boundary safety
FloydsBarberShop September 1, 2026 at 2:52 PM

I HAVE A TON OF RESPECT FOR VMI. WHEN I WAS YOUNG IT WAS TRADITION ON THANKSGIVING TO GO TO THE VPI/VMI GAME AT VICTORY STADUM. LOOKING FORWARD TO A REMATCH AS KIDS AND GRANDCHILDREN WILL BE IN TOW. FIGHTING GOBBLES WILL RULE THE DAY AND WE'LL ALL LEAVE LANE APPRECIATING THE BLESSING OF BEING ABLE TO ATTEND.
ColoVT82 September 1, 2026 at 12:35 PM

Great stuff. This research and roster card are my go to in learning who is where first few games. Im looking at the middle of the D. And the OL, as usual.
VT Realist September 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM

Ehhhh - Once again, I'm concerned about the offensive line
jeff4vt September 1, 2026 at 10:58 AM

I really think Mylachi Williams will be a difference maker from the get go - really excited to see him on the field!
Hanover Hokie September 1, 2026 at 10:42 AM

I think Ryan is QB3